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The Need for Self-Respect

It is possible to live without the admiration of others, but not without self-respect.

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Dealing With Inferiority in Adolescence

Prepare your children for adolescence by helping them understand their identity and how to deal with feelings of inferiority.

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The Power of Affirmation

Remember the power of affirming your child. Catch him or her in the act of doing something right today and offer your praise! 

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Comparing Yourself with Others

Comparing your weaknesses with someone else's strengths is bound to make you feel inferior.

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Teens: Choose Battles Carefully

When battles arise with your teen, take a long-term view. Don't lose the relationship over minor issues.

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Flattery vs. Praise

Be aware of opportunities to offer genuine, well-deserved praise to your children, while avoiding the emptiness of flattery.

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On the Launching Pad

Some young adults mature naturally while others fail to find their own path. Parents, learn how to help.

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Sisterly Advice on Faith and Life

Though our culture has changed dramatically through the decades, there are certain issues that will always present difficult obstacles in the lives of adolescent girls. Today on Family Talk, you’ll hear Dr. James Dobson speak with his daughter, Danae Dobson, about her book, Let’s Walk the Talk! Girlfriend to Girlfriend on Faith, Friendship and Finding Real Love. She discusses tough subjects such as self-esteem, peer pressure, and dating, as well as sisterly advice on how we can have faith and trust God to navigate us through these rough seas of life. Listen as Danae passes along and articulates some of the best advice she’s been given, “It pays to follow Jesus!”

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To Fight or Not To Fight

Marriages that go the distance have found ways to fight fair--addressing the issue without destruction.

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Molder of Romantic Dreams

Raise your daughter with love and respect. When she's older, that's what she will look for in a husband.

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